The Country Children's Center
The Country Children's Center
License/Registration ID: 773294
7 Pound Ridge Road Pound Ridge, NY 10576
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This Checklist reflects a partial list of the regulatory requirements based on the inspection performed. Additional violations may have been cited that are not included in the inspection checklist.
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Inspection ID:
2025-I-YRO-009192
Date:
02/11/2025
Inspection Type:
Annual Unannounced
Inspection Result:
Violations found
Compliance Status:
Y-Compliant, N-Noncompliant, N/O-Not Observed, N/A-Not Applicable, P/V-Prior Violation
Reg
Compliance Status
413.3 Enforcement of Regulations
*
Posting of Compliance History Document
413.3(g)(3)(i)
Y
414.3 Building and Equipment
Accurate floor plan
414.3(a)(1)
Y
At least one working toilet and basin per 20 children
414.3(j)(3)
Y
Chimneys, flues, and gas vents compliant with code requirements
414.3(l)(2)
Y
Hot and cold running water available and accessible at all times
414.3(k)
Y
Manual fire alarm stations are visible and accessible
414.3(l)
Y
Material storage leaves 18 inches of ceiling and sprinkler clearance
414.3(l)
Y
Minimum of 35 sq. ft. per child, calculated excluding areas specified in regulation
414.3(n)
Y
No peeling or damaged paint or plaster
414.3(g)
Y
No toxic paints or finishes
414.3(f)
Y
Standpipe fire hose is properly stored and conspicuously identified
414.3(l)
Y
414.4 Fire Protection
*
Adequate means of egress must be provided, and children are only cared for on floors with accessible alternate means of egress
414.4(f)
Y
Corridors, aisles and approaches to exits are unobstructed
414.4(f)(2)
Y
Evacuation drills conducted monthly
414.4(b)(1)
Y
Evacuation drills recorded monthly
414.4(b)(4)
Y
*
Means of egress are remote from each other
414.4(f)(1)
Y
414.5 Safety
A record of each shelter-in-place drill is maintained on file
414.5(b)(5)
Y
Adequate barriers to unsafe areas
414.5(f)
Y
Bathroom doors must be openable from the outside when locked
414.5(s)(2)
Y
Egress doors can be opened from the inside without a key
414.5(s)(3)
Y
Glass panels in doorways are clearly marked.
414.5(o)
Y
New or modified outside play equipment must be in accordance with CPSC guidelines
414.5(n)(5)
Y
No portable heating equipment, electric or fuel-fired, is in use or accessible
414.5(c)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
414.5(v)
Y
Public Swimming pools & bathing beaches must have valid permit issued by the local health department
414.5(g)(3)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
414.5(a)
Y
Two shelter in place drills are held annually
414.5(b)(4)
Y
414.7 Program Requirements
A daily schedule has been established which includes daily physical activity
414.7(a)(1)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of the program plan
414.7(h)(1)
Y
414.8 Supervision of Children
*
Competent direct supervision is maintained at all times
414.8(a)
Y
Electronic devices for social/entertainment purposes are not used while supervising children
414.8(n)
Y
*
Number of staff is appropriate for number of children present
414.8(j)
Y
Visitor policy
414.8(q)(2)
Y
414.11 Health and Infection Control
All rooms and surfaces accessible to children are clean and disinfected or sanitized using an EPA registered product
414.11(i)(6)
Y
Dishes and utensils washed with hot water between uses
414.11(i)(15)
Y
Emergency health care for children obtained as necessary
414.11(h)(1)
Y
Emergency medications may be used only as specified in regulation (epi pens, Benadryl, nebulizers)
414.11(h)(5)
Y
Health care plan on-site and followed by all staff
414.11(c)(1)
Y
Medication in original containers, both prescription and OTC
414.11(f)(15)
N
Medication(s) are stored appropriately and are inaccessible to children
414.11(f)(17)
Y
Parental consent for emergency medical treatment
414.11(h)(1)(i)
Y
Portable first aid kit, stocked and inaccessible to children
414.11(h)(2)
Y
Prescription medication container labeled as specified in regulation
414.11(f)(16)
Y
414.12 Nutrition
Meals snacks and beverages provided by the parent are not subject to the CACFP requirement
414.12(s)
Y
414.14 Training
A minimum of five (5) hours of Office approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 414.14(d).
414.14(c)(2)
Y
*
At least one staff member certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
414.14(k)
Y
Director and any new staff complete 15 hours of training within the first 6 months
414.14(c)(1)
Y
Director, Staff and Volunteers with substantial contact with children complete 30 hours of training every 2 years
414.14(c)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
414.14(b)
Y
First Aid & CPR certificates must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care
414.14(l)
Y
414.15 Management and administration
Attendance records are current and accurate
414.15(c)(5)
Y
Certificate of Occupancy (SED)
414.15(d)
Y
Children's health records, including current medications and permission for emergency treatment
414.15(c)(6)
Y
Children's names, addresses, emergency contact information on file
414.15(c)(3)
Y
Health care plan - approved
414.15(c)(2)
Y
Health statements for each staff member and volunteer
414.15(c)(7)
Y
Names and contact information for people allowed to pick up child
414.15(c)(4)
Y
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
414.15(a)(4)
Y
Proof of insurance on file
414.15(c)(28)
Y
Resumes, SCR results, conviction statements, references completed for all staff
414.15(c)(11)
Y
The program must maintain on file a current daily schedule of staff and volunteer arrival and departure times
414.15(c)(12)
Y
This program is located in a public school and, therefore, the program may not be responsible for correcting the listed violations.
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
02/11/2025
414.11(a)(1)
The program must obtain an individual health plan for any child identified as a child with special health care needs, prior to the child being in attendance at the program.
Corrected
N
02/11/2025
414.11(f)(15)
Prescription and over-the-counter medications must be kept in their original bottles or containers.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
02/11/2025
Regulation
414.11(a)(1)
Regulation Description
The program must obtain an individual health plan for any child identified as a child with special health care needs, prior to the child being in attendance at the program.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/11/2025
Regulation
414.11(f)(15)
Regulation Description
Prescription and over-the-counter medications must be kept in their original bottles or containers.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Inspections may be conducted outside of program operating hours and/or off-site (where inspector was not on premises where care is provided) for the following reasons:
For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact:
Office: Child Care Council of Westchester
Phone: (914) 761-3456